Howard Greenfield

Howard Greenfield

artist United States

Howard Greenfield was an American lyricist and songwriter, best known for his collaborations with Neil Sedaka during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Together, they created a string of hits that captured the essence of teenage life and romance, including iconic songs like 'Oh! Carol,' 'Calendar Girl,' and 'Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen.' Greenfield's ability to craft relatable lyrics paired with Sedaka's catchy melodies contributed significantly to the pop music landscape of the era. His work remains influential, reflecting the innocence and charm of a pivotal time in American music history.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
176,730
Power
6,754$
Sentiment
5.85
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Italy 1 5.00 0.16% +0% 60,461,826 99,118 $2,000,000 3,279$
Portugal 1 7.00 0.17% +0% 10,196,709 17,195 $240,000 405$
Israel 1 7.00 0.20% +0% 9,216,900 18,545 $400,000 805$
Australia 1 7.00 0.16% +0% 25,499,884 41,872 $1,380,000 2,266$
Totals 4 105,375,319 176,730 $4,020,000 6,755$
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Recent Mentions

Portugal Portugal: Howard Greenfield collaborated with Neil Sedaka on songs that reflected teenage innocence in the late 1950s and early 1960s. 7

Público: Morreu o cantor e compositor Neil Sedaka | Música

Australia Australia: Sedaka and his neighbour, longtime collaborator Howard Greenfield, began crafting songs that would define the era. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Pop legend and singer-songwriter dies in Los Angeles, aged 86

Israel Israel: Howard Greenfield collaborated with Neil Sedaka for nearly five decades, leading to significant commercial success. 7

ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet): המוזיקאי האגדי ניל סדקה הלך לעולמו בגיל 86

Italy Italy: Howard Greenfield collaborated with Neil Sedaka on songs that reflected the teenage innocence of the post-Elvis/pre-Beatles era. 5

Corriere della Sera: Morto Neil Sedaka, leggenda della canzone: sue le hit «Calendar Girl» e «Breaking Up Is Hard to Do»